Friday, July 27, 2012

Sauipe Swimwear is not about fads, gimmicks or gadgets...just pure, classic lines and a feminine touch. Their workmanship is commendable, their fit is perfect. They have just released their 2013 swimwear line and we love it! Here's a sampling of their new styles for the 2013 cruise season:

Monday, July 23, 2012

I love the swimwear shows...and then again, I don't. The swimsuits, the glamour, the designers...the crowds, the uppity-ups, the press. I dunno...I remember when the Miami show was just a small, private affair, held over at the Mart. No glamour there...just lots of great finds and friendly, hardworking reps. Now, it's a lot of hype...although, still some good looking bikinis are to be found. Maybe I'd like the European shows better. That's where Maaji showed their 2013 swimwear collection, "Seaside Reverie," this year. Here's some pix of their booth at Mode City Expo, Paris. (Kindly taken from their blog.)

Not to dis Miami...there are really some great shows there. The MB Fashion Week at the Raleigh has taken the spotlight lately with all of the glittery glam. Salon Allure over at the W has given the MB and Miami Swim Show a run for their money. Here's a new knitted swimsuit line that I really like: Maggie May Swimwear, out of my home stomping grounds, SF, now showing at Salon Allure and the upcoming NY CURVE show.

Of course, Acacia Swimwear has now hit the big shows in Miami. That was to be totally expected, seeing as how they're designs are so dang cute. They've also been showing over at Salon Allure this week. Here's an irresistible, high-waisted bikini from their latest wares.

There's a few small shows in CA. I LOVE those! Easy-peasy ordering, no throngs of fashionistas and drooling men. (I know, I'm getting jaded.) I can't tell you where they are...trade secrets, you know. But, I will bring you the updates from them, as these are the shows where I find absolutely the BEST STUFF! I'll let you know more about these lines later on. My radar is up and running...if there's a killer bikini out there, I'm sure to find it. Good luck to all of those working the booths, putting the last minute touches on their new styles, making sure that their models look their best. 2013 Swimwear...BRING IT ON!

Sunday, July 22, 2012

I love the Miami swim shows. Too bad I'm not there this year. I'm so sad about that. I have personal obligations that keep me here in CA. So, I'm doing the armchair reporting thing this season. It's not that bad. The reps have been so helpful by obliging me with all the info I need to make the 2013 picks. Thanks to all. I have to say that the lookbooks that have come across my desk for the 2013 line up have been VERY promising! So many cute, cute swimsuits to choose from. Interesting cuts and swimsuit styles, lots of new designers...my, so many choices. I'll be posting all this week about some of my favorite swimwear labels, so stay tuned.

Tropi-Ties Swimwear

About Us

We truly love women's swimwear and as one of the very first online swimwear retailers, we have been happily selling beautiful one piece swimsuits, bikinis and beach clothing online since 1995. Always on the hunt for new labels and trends, we are continually searching for new designers that have that special something.
Owner and President of Tropi-Ties Swimwear is Cindy Alpers, who is also the author of this blog.